2 auditions, 2 coaching classes, and a voice over

Trevor has an audition for a show called Lincoln Heights, an audition for a pilot called "Punchline" and he got a job for a voiceover spot for a film trailer. It is going to be a busy day. Pray for our safety and timing of getting hither and yonder.

The Hollywood Sign

We spent the afternoon hiking to the Hollywood sign and checking out Lake Hollywood. It was a very exciting time actually, Lake Hollywood is where they filmed the opening scene of Andy Griffith. It was way cool.

The Groundlings: This is a big deal!

Trevor's manager got him into "The Groundlings" teen improve workshop next week. This is a big deal, many of the alumni have worked on snl and madtv. Mr. Miyagi also performed here, he was my favorite. Trevor's manager had to pull some strings to get him into the class. They normally require auditions and other requirements; she worked her magic and got him in. I tell her to work her magic and she regularly does. It is symbolic for me to say work her magic because her father co-wrote the famous song, "This magic Moment"

Burbank Music Academy June 2009

Trevor had the opportunity to participate in the Burbank Music Academy camp last week. It was a very cool experience, kids interested in music were able to come together and learn the drums, piano, guitar and vocals and then form a band. The groups were then able to perform at the end of the week. Eric Mcormack's (of Will and Grace and Trust Me) son was there and the lady from Are We There Yet's son. Trevor sang a song out of his comfort zone, but I was proud of what he did.

1st Baptist of Beverly Hills

Never in a million years did I think I would go to the 1st Baptist Church of Beverly Hills...and hear my son sing Chris Tomlins, "Indescribable". We spent last Sunday night in worship with a small church of less than 40 people inside Beverly Hills city limits and just about two blocks from the famous Beverly Hills sign. Worship was genuine and beautiful. We also had about 12 friends we have made come to support Trevor. Even Trevor's manager and mom came to worship. I believe they experienced worship. I thought Jesus only hung out in Bowling Green; you know Jesus is real and Jesus lives everywhere, including Beverly Hills

Doing Time in Los Angeles

I grew up never having a real dream of my own. I was destined to by the mogul of Millard Martin and Son Plumbing services or... an ice cream truck driver. Both are admirable professions, but neither are awe inspiring avenues for high powered success. Joelene nudged me into teaching, and I am glad. Then came Trevor. Growing up in little BG is great, but seeing the world is amazing. Trevor has a dream and a passion; and from a father's perspective, he is good at acting and singing. He is in Hollywood at least giving it a chance, and for the vast majority of people we have encountered, they feel he is good at it as well. Just because we are here does not mean he is in or even that he can get a shot at any roles. There hasn't been a lot of activity; this leads to frustration on Joelene and I. Joelene and I want something to happen now and we want Hollywood to stop and say Trevor here is your chance. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that... The most amazing part of all this is that Trevor consistently keeps his head up and never focuses on what doesn't go right, but what does go right. I played golf in the mountains today at a course above Burbank, it was beautiful and using tee discount.com, it only cost $21. I played with 2 guys who are screen writers and have a deal working with cbs for a series like the Mentalist; they both said that what we were doing with Trevor was the right way to do things. They said that our manager was right and that Abrams Artist was a great agency and some people spend 20 years in the business before they have a situation like Trevor has right now. This was encouraging. It is a long road, but it leads somewhere... My favorite quote of all times is from the great Yogi Berra, "When You Come To A Fork In The Road, Take It..."

The ESPY's

Trevor has an audition for an ESPY promo that would feature Samuel L. Jackson. We met with his talent agent in Beverly Hills about possibly getting an audition for a lunchables commercial. We have been able to submit him for several jobs; that is good because at least he is in the game. Crazy being here, but it seems God has "ordered our steps" in every way. If you don't know the song "Order My Steps"...google it. It is one of my favorite songs. Trevor almost got into a fight at a rest. cheering Courtney Lee during the game. We are still having fun.

Keeping it Positive

Trevor has gone to some acting classes, gone to one audition for a UCLA student film and has been invited to a singing audition on Sat. It is slow go, but we knew nothing would happen overnight. We have hung out with some great new friends, "The Colemans". They moved from Texas and have been invaluable in our success so far. Tina, Trevor's manager, is the real deel. She is very busy and hard to catch, but I am convinced she is doing great things for Trevor down the road. We met a guy who is in with the Nashville Predators and he guaranteed Trevor could sing the anthem at a Preds game. Trevor wasn't nervous about singing, just slipping on the ice. Bob seemed to be a great guy and is working on a huge project to spread going green in a more subtle and easy way. He is organizing a green train across the country filled with country music, kids and more. I hope they will find a place for Trevor. We are meeting with his talent agency today at 3pm. I hope they have something for him.

A Bit Frustrating

We are finally in a nice place to stay, but nothing is going on yet. Trevor has gone to two acting classes and one audition. It stinks just waiting around for something. We went to a nice little church "The 1st Baptist of Beverly Hills", that was the highlight of the trip so far. Gotta be positive...